ESEA, Title III, Part A / Multilingual Learner Program
Contact-Information:
TitleIIIMLP@ed.sc.gov
- Susan Murphy, State Coordinator - Title III/Multilingual Learner Program
- Dr. Ingrid Corpuz, Program Manager - Title III/Multilingual Learner Program
Multilingual Learner Program
The vision of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is that all students graduate prepared for success in college, careers, and citizenship. Districts have a system of personalized and digital learning that supports students in a safe learning environment to meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. A life and career characteristic of the South Carolina Graduate is to embrace a global perspective.
The SCDE will take an asset-based approach by referring to English learners (ELs) as multilingual learners (MLs). An ML brings unique cultural identities and perspectives that enrich our classrooms and communities. MLs meet the South Carolina College and Career Readiness Standards while navigating both their native and instructional languages. They offer a global perspective aligned with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate and highlight the benefits of bi-/multilingualism, recognizing students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds as strengths.
The term ML reflects the core values embedded in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. The Multilingual Learner Program (MLP) in South Carolina will continue to grow and align with these values to expand opportunities for MLs.
Title III Multilingual Learner Program Terminology:
Title III is responsible for the oversight of the language instruction of MLs and immigrant students. This is accomplished by:
- administering grant programs that help children develop proficiency in English and achieve grade-level content standards.
- recommending policies and promoting best practices for meeting the needs of MLs and immigrant students.
- strengthening collaboration and coordination among federal, state, and local programs serving MLs and immigrant students, monitoring funded programs, and providing technical assistance that addresses outcomes and accountability.
Multilingual Learner Program Guiding Principles
Dear Colleague Letters
Toolkits
Law and Regulations
Fact Sheets
Title III / Multilingual Learner Program
Multilingual Learner Program Guiding Principles
- SECTION I: Multilingual Learner Enrollment and Identification Guidance
- SECTION II: English Language Proficiency Screening Guidance
- SECTION III: Parent/Guardian Notification Guidance
- SECTION IV: Family Engagement
- SECTION V: Age-Appropriate Placement Guidance
- SECTION VI: Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) Guidance
- SECTION VII: Individualized Language Acquisition Plan Guidance
- SECTION VIII: MTSS for Multilingual Learners
- SECTION IX: Multilingual Learners with Disabilities
- SECTION X: Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment Guidance
- SECTION XI: Reclassification, Proficiency, and Monitoring of Multilingual Learners
- SECTION XII: PowerSchool Coding Guidance
- SECTION XIII: BI Report Portal Guidance
- SECTION XIV: PowerBI - ML Dashboard Guidance
- SECTION XV: Title III Funding Guidance
Title III, Part A ML and Immigrant Funding
Consortia Resources
Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel
PowerSchool Coding Matrices
HISTORICAL MATRICES
Accountability and Data
